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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.45, 963.73 and 449.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.45, 963.73 and 449.72 is: 620.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.45 : 963.73 = 449.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.45/963.73 = 449.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.45x = 963.73 × 449.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.45x = 433,407.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,407.53/698.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.53

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